Unless the Department approves retention of a road as suitable for the approved postmining land use in accordance with § 88.334 (relating to postdisposal land use), as soon as practicable after the road is no longer needed for the associated surface mining activities:

1. (1) The road shall be physically closed to vehicular traffic.
2. (2) The road and adjacent slopes shall be regraded to blend with the natural contours and drainage pattern.
3. (3) All bridges and culverts shall be removed.
4. (4) Cross drains, dikes and water bars shall be constructed to minimize erosion.
5. (5) All disturbed areas shall be revegetated in accordance with § 88.322 (relating to revegetation: general requirements).
6. (6) All excess material and debris shall be disposed of in a manner approved by the Department.

Source

The provisions of this § 88.341 adopted December 19, 1980, 10 Pa.B. 4789, effective July 31, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2382; amended March 30, 1984, 14 Pa.B. 1143, effective August 10, 1985, 15 Pa.B. 2872; amended May 8, 1998, effective May 9, 1998, 28 Pa.B. 2227. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (207145).

Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 88.335 (relating to haul roads and access roads: general).